"I'm bored," said Tic."Me too," said Tac.What do two bored badgers do when they've done everything, including driving their mother around the bend?Laundry, of course.What could possibly go wrong?In this spirited picture book, Tic and Tac, two adorable badgers, get a little carried away while helping their mom out with the laundry.A Neal Porter Book
Roaring Brook Press
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9781626723177
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Hardcover
The Ring Bearer
By Cooper, Floyd
Mamas getting married, and Jackson has an important job to do! A story about love, weddings, and the special joy that is a blended family.. Jacksons mama is getting married, and he gets to be the ring bearer. But Jackson is worried . . . What if he trips? Or walks too slowly? Or drops the rings? And what about his new stepsister, Sophie? Shes supposed to be the flower girl, but Jacksons not sure shes taking her job as seriously as she should. In a celebration of blended families, this heartwarming story, stunningly illustrated by the award-winning Floyd Cooper, is a perfect gift for any child whos nervous to walk down the aisle at a wedding, and shows kids that they can handle lifes big changes.. Praise for The Ring Bearer:. "Throughout, Coopers softly textured mixed-media illustrations offer a warm, affirming depiction of this black familys life and love together . . . Readers will be joining the congregation in cheering for Jackson."--Kirkus Reviews. "Written with simplicity, immediacy, and warmth....Cooper creates beautiful effects with subtle colors, textures, and suffused light in the soft-focus paintings. A heartening, reassuring picture book."--BOOKLIST . "Children will identify readily with Jacksons fears and enjoy the way he overcomes them. A solid purchase for any picture book collection."--School Library Journal. "Many children experience parental weddings, and these times are filledwith joy and nervousness. Cooper captures each moment."--Horn Book
Philomel Books
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9780399167409
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Hardcover
The Visitor
By Damm, Antje
Elise was frightenedof spiders, people, even trees. So she never went out, night or day.One day a strange thing flies in through the window and lands at her feet. And then there comes a knock at the door. Elise has a visitor who will change everything.The Visitor is a story about friendship and shyness that plays out in a mini theatre, as a child unwittingly brings light and colorliterallyinto a lonely person's life.The unique artwork has a doll's house appeal. Damm creates a diorama from cardboard and photographs the scenes, giving the illustrations a special luminosity and depth.
Gecko Pr
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9781776571888
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Hardcover
Hold Hands
By Varon, Sara
Hold hands each time you cross the street.Hold hands on the bus if you don't have a seat.Hold hands when you say goodbye.And also when you're jumping high.Everybody holds hands. You can hold hands with your little brother or your best friend. You can hold hands with your classmate or even your favorite doll! In Hold Hands, beloved graphic novelist and children's book author Sara Varon offers a sweet rhyming story about friendship and connection. Gather up your little ones, hold their hands, and share this heartwarming book.
First Second
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9781596435889
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Hardcover
Library Books Are Not for Eating!
By Tarpley, Todd
A funny picture book about books...and eating them! Perfect for fans of We Don't Eat Our Classmates.It's time for school, but Ms. Bronte has one small problem...she really loves eating books. (Did I mention she's also a dinosaur?) Math books, cookbooks, old books, new books--she just can't help herself. Will Ms. Bronte ever be able to curb her page-turning appetite, or will she continue chomping her way through a tasty book buffet? Open the fun peek-through cover of this lively picture book, and get ready for a story that will leave readers hungry for a second helping!
Doubleday Books for Young Readers
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9781524771683
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Hardcover
Bluebird
By Staake, Bob
"Like nothing you have seen before," raves Kirkus Reviews in a starred review. In his most beautiful and moving work to date, Bob Staake explores the universal themes of loneliness, bullying, and the importance of friendship. In this emotional picture book, readers will be captivated as they follow the journey of a bluebird as he develops a friendship with a young boy and ultimately risks his life to save the boy from harm. Both simple and evocative, this timeless and profound story will resonate with readers young and old. Bob Staake has been working on this book for 10 years, and he believes it is the story he was born to write.
Schwartz & Wade
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9780375870378
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Hardcover
Explore My World Clouds
By Delano, Marfe Ferguson
Curious kids ages 3 to 7 will be excited to learn about clouds - why theyre in the sky, different types, and fun activities that celebrate being outside. These engaging Explore My World picture books on subjects kids care about combine simple stories with unforgettable photography. They invite little kids to take their first big steps toward understanding the world around them and are just the thing for parents and kids to curl up with and read aloud.,
National Geographic Children's Books
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9781426318795
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Print book
Maisy Goes to the Bookstore
By Cousins, Lucy
Kids love Maisy - and Maisy loves books! Follow her as she discovers the wonders of the bookstore for the first time.Today Maisy is going to the bookstore to buy a new book, but there are so many to choose from! There's a big brown book about bears, a long blue book about fish, a noisy book about trucks, and a book about things to draw and paint. Just as Maisy finds a beautiful book of rhymes that her friend Tallulah will love, out pops Charley from behind the shelves. "Ahoy, Maisy!" he says, holding a book about pirates. Now what kind of books will Cyril and Eddie choose?
Candlewick Press
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9780763692551
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Print book
Eric Carle's Book of Many Things
By Carle, Eric
Learn over 200 words with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other favorite friends from the World of Eric Carle.Children will have hours of fun learning first words and first concepts in this beautiful book from the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. From things in the garden to things you can eat, from numbers to shapes, from colors to feelings, this is the perfect way for little ones to learn what they need to navigate their busy worlds.
Grosset & Dunlap
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9781524788674
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Hardcover
Edible Colors
By Bass, Jennifer Vogel
With a combination of unusual foods and a kaleidoscope of colors, this concept book shows that not all foods have to look the same way. A banana can be red, broccoli can be purple, and cherries can be yellow and still taste just as delicious.
Laundry Day
By Bagley, Jessixa
"I'm bored," said Tic."Me too," said Tac.What do two bored badgers do when they've done everything, including driving their mother around the bend?Laundry, of course.What could possibly go wrong?In this spirited picture book, Tic and Tac, two adorable badgers, get a little carried away while helping their mom out with the laundry.A Neal Porter Book
The Ring Bearer
By Cooper, Floyd
Mamas getting married, and Jackson has an important job to do! A story about love, weddings, and the special joy that is a blended family.. Jacksons mama is getting married, and he gets to be the ring bearer. But Jackson is worried . . . What if he trips? Or walks too slowly? Or drops the rings? And what about his new stepsister, Sophie? Shes supposed to be the flower girl, but Jacksons not sure shes taking her job as seriously as she should. In a celebration of blended families, this heartwarming story, stunningly illustrated by the award-winning Floyd Cooper, is a perfect gift for any child whos nervous to walk down the aisle at a wedding, and shows kids that they can handle lifes big changes.. Praise for The Ring Bearer:. "Throughout, Coopers softly textured mixed-media illustrations offer a warm, affirming depiction of this black familys life and love together . . . Readers will be joining the congregation in cheering for Jackson."--Kirkus Reviews. "Written with simplicity, immediacy, and warmth....Cooper creates beautiful effects with subtle colors, textures, and suffused light in the soft-focus paintings. A heartening, reassuring picture book."--BOOKLIST . "Children will identify readily with Jacksons fears and enjoy the way he overcomes them. A solid purchase for any picture book collection."--School Library Journal. "Many children experience parental weddings, and these times are filledwith joy and nervousness. Cooper captures each moment."--Horn Book
The Visitor
By Damm, Antje
Elise was frightenedof spiders, people, even trees. So she never went out, night or day.One day a strange thing flies in through the window and lands at her feet. And then there comes a knock at the door. Elise has a visitor who will change everything.The Visitor is a story about friendship and shyness that plays out in a mini theatre, as a child unwittingly brings light and colorliterallyinto a lonely person's life.The unique artwork has a doll's house appeal. Damm creates a diorama from cardboard and photographs the scenes, giving the illustrations a special luminosity and depth.
Hold Hands
By Varon, Sara
Hold hands each time you cross the street.Hold hands on the bus if you don't have a seat.Hold hands when you say goodbye.And also when you're jumping high.Everybody holds hands. You can hold hands with your little brother or your best friend. You can hold hands with your classmate or even your favorite doll! In Hold Hands, beloved graphic novelist and children's book author Sara Varon offers a sweet rhyming story about friendship and connection. Gather up your little ones, hold their hands, and share this heartwarming book.
Library Books Are Not for Eating!
By Tarpley, Todd
A funny picture book about books...and eating them! Perfect for fans of We Don't Eat Our Classmates.It's time for school, but Ms. Bronte has one small problem...she really loves eating books. (Did I mention she's also a dinosaur?) Math books, cookbooks, old books, new books--she just can't help herself. Will Ms. Bronte ever be able to curb her page-turning appetite, or will she continue chomping her way through a tasty book buffet? Open the fun peek-through cover of this lively picture book, and get ready for a story that will leave readers hungry for a second helping!
Bluebird
By Staake, Bob
"Like nothing you have seen before," raves Kirkus Reviews in a starred review. In his most beautiful and moving work to date, Bob Staake explores the universal themes of loneliness, bullying, and the importance of friendship. In this emotional picture book, readers will be captivated as they follow the journey of a bluebird as he develops a friendship with a young boy and ultimately risks his life to save the boy from harm. Both simple and evocative, this timeless and profound story will resonate with readers young and old. Bob Staake has been working on this book for 10 years, and he believes it is the story he was born to write.
Explore My World Clouds
By Delano, Marfe Ferguson
Curious kids ages 3 to 7 will be excited to learn about clouds - why theyre in the sky, different types, and fun activities that celebrate being outside. These engaging Explore My World picture books on subjects kids care about combine simple stories with unforgettable photography. They invite little kids to take their first big steps toward understanding the world around them and are just the thing for parents and kids to curl up with and read aloud.,
Maisy Goes to the Bookstore
By Cousins, Lucy
Kids love Maisy - and Maisy loves books! Follow her as she discovers the wonders of the bookstore for the first time.Today Maisy is going to the bookstore to buy a new book, but there are so many to choose from! There's a big brown book about bears, a long blue book about fish, a noisy book about trucks, and a book about things to draw and paint. Just as Maisy finds a beautiful book of rhymes that her friend Tallulah will love, out pops Charley from behind the shelves. "Ahoy, Maisy!" he says, holding a book about pirates. Now what kind of books will Cyril and Eddie choose?
Eric Carle's Book of Many Things
By Carle, Eric
Learn over 200 words with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other favorite friends from the World of Eric Carle.Children will have hours of fun learning first words and first concepts in this beautiful book from the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. From things in the garden to things you can eat, from numbers to shapes, from colors to feelings, this is the perfect way for little ones to learn what they need to navigate their busy worlds.
Edible Colors
By Bass, Jennifer Vogel
With a combination of unusual foods and a kaleidoscope of colors, this concept book shows that not all foods have to look the same way. A banana can be red, broccoli can be purple, and cherries can be yellow and still taste just as delicious.